Transport Options on Getting around Surabaya

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There is certainly no shortage of transport options when it comes to getting around Surabaya. May it be for tourists who are on a budget or lavish corporate travelers, there is always a convenient way to navigate the streets of Surabaya.

Getting around Surabaya on land is a real treat with the exceptional roads of the East Java capital. Surabaya has some of the best roads in Indonesia, making it a pleasure to drive around it in rented cars. Now if you’re not too confident with your driving skills, it may be more convenient to hire a car with a driver instead. You can then travel around the city at your own pace without having to worry about getting to your next destination. The Juanda International Airport has an extensive selection of car rental agencies, making it a prime spot for booking your rentals.

You can also opt to hire a cab for the entire day to serve as your tour guide and take you to all places of interest in the capital of East Java. Surabaya taxis are mostly air-conditioned and charge 4000Rp for the first kilometer and 2500Rp for succeeding kilometers. Although drivers of such taxis may have limited English-speaking skills, nothing beats having your own chauffeur in a puzzling city like Surabaya.

A word of caution: do not let informal agents arrange taxi transportation for you as they will expect to be paid extra on top of the fare of the cab. The best way is to call a cab beforehand or ask the hotel staff to make arrangements for you instead. The most reliable taxi company is Bluebird Taxis, which can be called in advance to pick you up at a certain location.

Aside from driving around Surabaya by cab, the city also has an extensive Damri bus network that caters to inner city routes. DAMRI buses connect the Purabaya bus station to central Surabaya by picking up and dropping off passengers along the way. Although the bus transports are relatively cheap, they can get extremely crowded, especially during rush hour.

One of the most useful services for tourists is the Patas P1 bus, which goes around major tourist attractions around Surabaya. It originates at the Surabaya bus station, runs past the zoo, into the city along Jl Basuki Ramat, past the Tanjung harbor and then goes back to its original bus terminal.

Getting around Surabaya by boat is also possible and it is a unique way to travel around the Java region. Traveling by ferries is reserved for those wanting to reach the other cities of the East Java region. These passenger ferries deport from the Tanjung Perak port and sail to Madura and Makassar.

The most convenient way of getting around Surabaya then depends on who you are talking to. Given a certain level of comfort as the standard, certain modes of traveling around the East Java capital have their ups and downs. Make sure to keep an open-mind by trying an extensive range of activities to surely be able to enjoy your Surabaya experience.